00:00The United Nations has warned that terrorist groups are expanding their reach across West Africa and the Sahel,
00:07using increasingly sophisticated methods and threatening the stability of coastal states in the Gulf of Guinea.
00:16On the security situation, the threat posed by terrorists and other non-state armed groups remains acute,
00:24especially in the central Sahel and northern Nigeria, rapidly targeting coastal states in the Gulf of Guinea.
00:32These groups are adapting data tactics, increasingly using advanced technology such as drones, means of communication and cryptocurrencies.
00:46The Security Council also heard calls for greater regional cooperation and dialogue
00:51to address the root causes of insecurity, including poverty, with governance and climate vulnerability.
01:04Responding to the concerns, Burkina Faso's ambassador to the United States said
01:08countries like the Alliance of Sahel State remain committed to working toward peace despite ongoing security challenges.
01:21Burkina Faso and countries of the Alliance of Sahel State have faith in the future.
01:27We have already undertaken this struggle and together with our people, we will continue to demonstrate great resilience.
01:34The Confederation and the Alliance is open to all dialogue and we welcome all of the ongoing efforts,
01:41particularly the initiatives undertaken by Togo, the African Union and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel.
01:51The UN says lasting stability in the region will require sustained international support,
01:57investment in humanitarian assistance and stronger regional cooperation to tackle the underlying causes of conflict.
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